Re: SAS/STAT on a Mac Pro

Karen · Posted 10-12-2009 04:15 PM

Does anyone run SAS on a Mac Pro? I need a new computer and this was a suggestion because of its high performance features. I mostly run STAT procedures on very large datasets, often tens of GBs. Or is it better to stick to a really good Windows 7 PC?

sbb · Posted 10-12-2009 06:12 PM

You need only open a query on one forum.

Scott Barry
SBBWorks, Inc.

Karen · Posted 10-12-2009 06:55 PM

Yes, sorry about that, I noticed the stat forum (which seems most appropriate) after I already posted to the other.

deleted_user · Posted 11-05-2009 04:19 AM

Yes, I have just delved into the world of SAS and I am running it on a Mac Pro with a Windows operating system using Boot Camp. I have 1000 GB of space available on this one drive which has come in handy while using both SAS and GIS software. In terms of processing speed though I believe Windows is only capable of using 4 GB of RAM, despite the fact that you can hold up to 32 GB of RAM. Regardless, I am extremely impressed with this machine- once you go MAC you never go back!!!